JP7104701B2 - Media streaming system and method - Google Patents

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[0001] This application was filed on November 23, 2016 and has the priority of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 426,021 entitled "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STREAMING MEDIA". Claim the right. By quoting this application here, its contents are effectively included in the present application.
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[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to portable storage devices, and more specifically to systems and methods for streaming media from portable storage devices.

[0003] Communication between devices is typically done over a network, such as the Internet or a local area network. Users can access the content through streaming services such as Netflix, for example. These services typically have one or more servers that are located away from the user and accessible through a website or application. When users stream music, video, or other media from online services, access to the content is left to their internet connection. However, Internet access can be restricted for a variety of reasons. Users on international flights may not be able to access it. Users on domestic flights may have access in exchange for relatively high costs. Users in remote areas lacking cellular services or land lines may also struggle to discover Internet access.

[0004] Even if the service is available, it can be too slow to stream high quality content. Many cable internet providers, for example, offer less bandwidth in the base package and charge higher for high-speed access. In such cases, the streaming service may have to reduce the quality of the content in order to give it real-time access. In addition, users often have multiple devices. Streaming services can limit the number of devices that can be active. Sharing login information about such services may violate the terms of service. That is, in some cases, users may be restricted from accessing their content on the devices they choose, based on factors beyond their control.

[0005] An alternative to streaming services is downloads, which are stored on a single device and managed by digital rights management (DRM). In most cases, the number of devices that can store media files is limited. In many cases, the user can only store one file on one device. In order to download the media to the second device, the user typically has to delete the file from the original device or disable the original device. Access on multiple devices is problematic.

[0006] A content storage system is provided. The content storage system can include a portable content repository device including a processor, a storage module, and a communication module. The storage module can store content from various computing devices (eg, audio, video, images, or documents) and transmit these content to various computing devices. The communication module can include a first wireless chip configured to communicate through the 802.11 wireless channel and a second wireless chip configured to communicate through the Bluetooth channel. The computing device can communicate with the content repository device through the Bluetooth channel and / or the 802.11 wireless channel. The computing device responds to the generation of the content and sends it to the content repository device to store the content. Content can include access control, which is induced by the content repository device to perform at least one of locking or removing the content from the computing device. Can be triggered. Content support systems can also electronically communicate with computing and content repository devices. The content support system can receive the content from the computing device and send the content to the content repository device.

[0007] The method of streaming digital content is to store the digital media file on the hard drive of the content repository device by the content repository device and the digital media by the content repository device. -The step of encrypting the file, the step of receiving a request for a digital media file from the computing device by the content repository device, and the step of receiving the request for the digital media file by the content repository device, and the digital media to the computing device by the content repository device. It may include the step of sending the file and the step of sending the key to the computing device by the content repository device, where the computing device temporarily accesses the digital media file to random access memory. Stored in, the computing device uses the key to decrypt the digital media file.

[0008] In various embodiments, the digital media file can include video and the computing device can play the digital media file in random access memory.

[0009] The content repository device can use the first chip to send the first part of the digital media file to the computing device, and the content repository device can use the second chip. It can be used to send a second part of a digital media file to a computing device. This method may include the step of receiving the digital media file from the computing device by the content repository device, which downloads the digital media file over the network. The method may include enabling digital rights management for digital media files to computing devices by means of content repository devices. The method may include the content repository device sending a control signal to the computing device to lock a digital media file on the computing device. The computing device can wipe the digital media file from the computing device in response to the access control being activated.

[0010] A more complete understanding may be obtained by referring to the detailed description and claims and examining them in relation to the figures. In drawings, similar reference numbers refer to similar elements throughout the drawing.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a message transmission system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 shows the process of transmitting data between devices according to various embodiments. FIG. 3 shows the process of a file transmission protocol according to various embodiments. FIG. 4 shows discovery protocols according to various embodiments. FIG. 5 shows definitions for discovery protocols according to various embodiments. FIG. 6 shows definitions for file transfer requests according to various embodiments. FIG. 7 shows definitions of responses to file transfer requests according to various embodiments. FIG. 8 shows portable storage devices according to various embodiments. FIG. 9 shows a portable storage device that communicates with the device according to various embodiments. FIG. 10 shows a portable storage device that synchronizes with a server according to various embodiments. FIG. 11A shows a portable storage device with a protective exterior enclosure according to various embodiments. FIG. 11B shows a portable storage device with an edge pin configuration according to various embodiments. FIG. 12 shows a portable storage device that acts as a media repository for different computing devices according to different embodiments. FIG. 13 shows a process of serving media with access control from a portable storage device to a computing device according to various embodiments. FIG. 14 shows a content repository device that communicates with a content support system to receive content from a computing device that is out of wireless communication range, according to various embodiments. FIG. 15 shows the process of moving content from a computing device to a content repository device through a content support system according to various embodiments.

[0027] In the present specification, a detailed description of the exemplary embodiments will be referred to, by way of example, the accompanying drawings and pictures showing the various embodiments. These various embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those proficient in the art to implement the present disclosure, but other embodiments may also be feasible, and the gist and scope of the disclosure. It should be understood that logical and mechanical changes may be made without departing from. That is, the detailed description herein is for purposes of illustration only, not for limitation. For example, the recite steps described in either the method or process description may be performed in any order and are not limited to the order in which they are presented. Further, any function or step may be outsourced to one or more third parties, or may be performed by one or more third parties. Furthermore, whenever referring to the singular, it may include multiple embodiments, and whenever referring to more than one component, it may include one embodiment.

[0028] The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer program products. In the detailed description in the present specification, when referring to "various embodiments", "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "example embodiment", etc. , Although the embodiments described may include specific features, structures, or properties, but not all embodiments necessarily include these specific functions, structures, or properties. Moreover, such terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a particular function, structure, or property is described in relation to an embodiment, is it explicitly stated that such function, structure, or property is realized in connection with another embodiment? Regardless of whether or not it is, we state that it is within the knowledge of those who are proficient in this technical field. After reading this description, it will become clear to those proficient in the relevant art (s) of how this disclosure will be realized in alternative embodiments.

[0029] This specification discloses systems and methods for communication between a portable content repository and a computing device. A portable storage device can serve as a content repository by retaining content for access by other devices. Various computing devices can read, write, and / or perform content stored on portable storage devices. Portable storage devices can store content "permanently", but various computing devices that access content on portable storage devices temporarily store content with or without access control. Hold it in place. That is, the portable storage device may be described as a content repository device. The content repository device of the present disclosure may use a standardized communication system (“SCS”) as described herein.

[0030] The systems and methods disclosed herein can allow communication between devices without connecting to the Internet or other networks that use SCS. It is reasonable that a standardized communication system (“SCS”) can operate on the computing devices of the present disclosure. The SCS may include any combination of hardware and / or software. The SCS can utilize existing physical components of the device, such as 802.11 or 802.2 (2) wireless chips and Bluetooth® systems, to communicate with other devices. SCS can be considered suitable for any communication protocol, such as IP, TCP / UDP, Bl®, raw Manchester encoding, and any other form of wireless communication.

[0031] The SCS can allow communication between devices of various types and platforms. In addition, communication can be done directly between devices without sending data across networks, so communication is available even when the network is unavailable and protects communication from eavesdroppers on the network. You can also do it. In addition, direct communication between devices can avoid data charges in the cellular data plan.

[0032] With reference to FIG. 1, a message transmission system 100 according to various embodiments is shown. According to various embodiments, a first device 110 with SCS 112 and a second device 120 with SCS 122 are shown. In various embodiments, the SCS 112 and SCS 122 may be aftermarket software programs installed on the first device 110 and the second device 120. For example, the user may download the SCS app to a smartphone or other device. However, in various embodiments, the SCS 112 and SCS 122 may be embedded in the chip, such as the 802.11 wireless chip, in the first device 110 and / or the second device 120.

[0033] In various embodiments, the SCS can implement a standardized communication protocol (“SCP”) on the device. The SCP may attach the SCP header 152 to the packet to identify the datagram 150 as an SCP datagram. The first device 110 can communicate with the second device 120 through SCP. The SCS can recognize the SCP header and can follow the SCP. SCPs can define the ability of devices to discover each other, request the transfer of raw data, send confirmations for the receipt of data, and perform any other steps involved in sending the data. ..

[0034] In various embodiments, the SCS can be implemented at the network layer in the open system interconnect (“OSI”) model (or the Internet layer in the TCP / IP model). Regardless of the protocol used at the transport layer (eg TCP, UDP, SNTP, DCCP), the SCP header can allow devices with SCS to communicate through the SCP.

[0035] In various embodiments, at least one of the first device 110 and the second device 120 may include a smartphone. However, in various embodiments, the first device 110 and the second device 120 may include any type of device capable of transmitting and / or receiving data.

[0036] With reference to FIG. 2, a process 200 of transmitting data between devices is shown according to various embodiments. In various embodiments, the first user may wish to transmit data from the first device 110 to the second device 120. The data can include any type of data, such as text messages, images, videos, text documents, or files of any other type.

[0037] The first device 110 can discover available devices (step 210). The first device 110 may attempt to discover other devices by various methods. In various embodiments, the first device 110 may also discover other devices by means of a camera or other optical device. In various embodiments, the second device 120 can display a symbol such as a QR-code, barcode, or text. The symbol can include identifying characteristics for the second device 120. For example, in various embodiments, the identifying characteristic may include at least one of a device name, a device IP address, an owner name, a device endpoint, and a transport layer available on the device. The first device 110 can also use a camera to scan symbols. The first device 110 can use this identification characteristic to obtain the identification characteristic from the symbol and transmit the data to the second device 120.

[0038] In various embodiments, the SCS on the first device 110 can use the wireless chip in the first device 110 to search for other devices. Devices with SCS can send broadcast messages. Broadcast messages can include device identification characteristics. In various embodiments, the first device 110 may be within the transmission range of the second device 120. The transmission range may vary depending on the specific type of wireless chip in the first device 110 and the second device 120. However, in various embodiments, the transmission range may be from about 200 feet to 300 feet. The SCS can open a socket on the first device 110 and listen for broadcast messages. Broadcast messages may be sent by a variety of hardware. For example, the broadcast message may be transmitted by an 802.11 wireless chip, a Bluetooth® chip, or NFC.

[0039] In various embodiments, the first device 110 and the second device 120 may not be within transmission range of each other. However, an intermediary device such as a smartphone equipped with the hotspot technique may be within the transmission range of the first device 110. The first device 110 can search for available devices by sending a message to the intermediary device and instructing the intermediary device to search for available devices. The intermediary device can receive the broadcast message from the second device 120, and the intermediary device can transmit the broadcast message to the first device 110. In this way, even if the first device 110 is not within the transmission range of the second device 120, the second device 120 can be discovered without connecting to the Internet or the cellular network. In various embodiments, daisy chain any number of intermediary devices so that the first device can discover the second device 120 miles away by transmitting data through a series of intermediary devices. Can be connected in a shape.

[0040] The first device 110 can display to the user a list of all discovered devices. The user can select the second device 120 to send the data to the second device 120. The user can select a file or message to send to the second device 120.

[0041] The SCS 112 on the first device 110 can determine the transmission hardware to use for transmission (step 220). In various embodiments, the first device 110 and the second device 120 may each have only one type of transmission hardware, such as an 802.11 wireless chip, so the SCS 112 may have data. The 802.11 wireless chip may be selected to transmit. However, in various embodiments, a plurality of transmission paths may be available between the first device 110 and the second device 120. For example, the first device 110 and the second device 120 may include an 802.11 wireless chip and a Bluetooth® chip, respectively. In various embodiments, the SCS 112 can determine the fastest transmission path and then select the fastest transmission path to transmit the data. In various embodiments, the transmission route may be selected by default setting. For example, the SCS 112 may select an 802.11 wireless route for transmission whenever it is available, and the SCS 112 selects a Bluetooth® route when the 802.11 wireless route is not available. But it may be. However, in various embodiments, the SCS 112 on the first device 110 can send a speed test message to the second device 120 through each of the available transmission paths, and the SCS 112 is based on this speed test result. You can select the fastest transmission route.

[0042] In various embodiments, the SCS 112 can instruct the first device 110 to send data to the second device 120 through a plurality of transmission paths. The message may be split into multiple packets. The SCS 112 may also send the message through a plurality of transmission paths in order to analyze the available transmission routes and facilitate the transmission of the entire message. For example, SCS112 may determine that the fastest way to send a message is to send 90% of the packet through the 802.11 wireless path and 10% of the packet through the Bluetooth® route. good. The SCS 112 may attach an SCP header to each packet transmitted to the second device 120, regardless of whether it is 802.11 wireless or Bluetooth®. Therefore, the SCS 122 on the second device 120 can recognize the packet as being received by the SCP, and the SCS 122 can reassemble the packet to reproduce the entire message. In various embodiments, the SCS 112 includes multiple 802.11 wireless chips, Bluetooth® chips, NFC, PDQ, or any other transmission path to select the fastest transmission method. All available transmission routes, but not limited to, can be analyzed. The SCS on the first device 110 can initiate the file transmission protocol and transmit the data to the second device 120 (step 230).

[0043] In various embodiments, the first device 110 and the second device 1120 may be connected to the same local network. The first device 110 can transmit a link such as a QR-code to the second device 120 via a cellular network or a local network. In various embodiments, the link may consist of data of 10 kb or less. The second device 120 can use this link to request or accept a file transfer. The first device 110 can transmit files over the local network. In various embodiments, TCP / IP can be used to transfer files directly over a local network.

[0044] In various embodiments, the second device 120 can access an internet connection. The first device 110 can transmit a link to the second device 120 through the cellular transmission path, and the second device 120 uses this link to send files stored on the cloud and / or server. , Can be downloaded via the internet. In various embodiments, the second device 120 can use TCP / IP to download the file.

[0045] In various embodiments, the first device 110 can synchronize its content with a cloud database. In various embodiments, the first device 110 can include an SCS folder, and only the files stored in the SCS folder can be synchronized with the database. The first device 110 can transmit a link for identifying a file stored in the database to the second device 120 through the cellular transmission path. In various embodiments, the second device 120 may not be able to access the 802.11 wireless network when the second device 120 receives the link. The second device 120 can use this link to access the file whenever the second device 120 gains access to the 802.11 wireless network to prevent cellular data billing. In various embodiments, the second device can use the link to access the file through the cellular network. In various embodiments, the second device 120 can stream all or part of the file through either the cellular network or the 802.11 wireless network.

[0046] In various embodiments, the first device 110 can share an online folder with the second device 120. The first device 110 can indicate that the second device 120 can access the online folder. The first device 110 can upload the files stored on the first device 110 to the online folder in synchronization with the online folder. The second device 120 can download the files stored in the online folder to the second device 120 in synchronization with the online folder.

[0047] With reference to FIG. 3, process 300 of a file transmission protocol according to various embodiments is shown. The first device 110 can send a request to establish a connection with the second device 120 (step 310). In various embodiments, the connection may include a TCP connection. However, in various embodiments, the connection can include any type of connection for transmitting data between devices. The second device 120 can accept the connection request (step 320). In various embodiments, the connection may be between secure sockets on the first device 110 and the second device 120.

[0048] In various embodiments, the first device 110 can send a message containing a cypher book to the second device 120 (step 330). The cipher book can contain a list of one-time ciphers, allowing the second device 120 to use the one-time cipher to decrypt data sent to the second device 120 over a secure socket connection. can do. In various embodiments, the first device 110 encrypts a message, including a cryptographic book, using a known encryption method, such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) or RSA encryption. can do. However, subsequent messages during the transfer session can be encrypted using the one-time cipher contained in the cipher book. Messages encrypted using one-time encryption can be encrypted and decrypted using much less processing power and time than messages encrypted by AES or RSA. In addition, messages sent using one-time cryptography are reasonably unbreakable by those who do not have a cryptographic book.

The first device 110 can send a file transfer request (step 340). See FIG. 5 for an example of a file transfer request. The second device 120 can accept the file transfer request (step 350). In response to the second device 120 accepting the file transfer request, the first device 110 can decompose the file into segments and begin transmitting these segments to the second device 120 (step 360). After the first device 110 has transmitted all the segments of the file, the first device 110 may wait for confirmation that the second device 120 has received all the segments. The second device 120 can send a confirmation message to the first device 110 to indicate that all segments have been received (step 370). The second device 120 can decode and reassemble the segments according to SCP to reproduce the file (step 380).

[0050] With reference to FIG. 4, examples of discovery protocol 400 according to various embodiments are shown. Discovery Protocol 400 can be implemented on the transport layer using TCP / UDP. However, in various embodiments, the discovery protocol can also be implemented using a Bluetooth® serial port, RS-232, or a datagram or Windows® socket API (“WSA”). You can also send it as a whole above. The Local Client in the illustrated embodiment is a filled in ID Discovered Client (in FIG. 5), such as a device name, a username, a preview image, and an endpoint (in this case, an IP address and a port). It may be a new instance of). The first device 110 can open a new socket for broadcast messages (410). The first device 110 can transmit the IP address that the first device 110 listens to in response to the broadcast message (420). The first device 110 can open a new datagram socket to listen for the response message (430). After receiving the response message, the first device 110 can decode the response message to obtain the original ID Discovered Client message sent by the first device 110 (440).

[0051] With reference to FIG. 5, definitions for discovery protocol example 500 according to various embodiments are shown. This definition may be a common class called IDiscoveredClient, which can be implemented by source and destination devices. In various embodiments, this definition can be extended to include custom fields and any other information that the user may desire. In various embodiments, this definition defines the name of the device (510), the IP address of the device (520), the owner of the device (530), and the endpoint of the device (540), and the transport in which the device was discovered. -It can be composed of layers (550). However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the particular field used may be changed to any desired field.

[0052] With reference to FIG. 6, definitions for file transfer request protocol example 600 according to various embodiments are shown. This definition can be called "IFileTransferRequest". In various embodiments, this definition is unique for the name of the device that sends the file (610), the name of the file that is sent (620), the size of the file (630), the device that receives the file (640), and the file transfer. It can consist of an identification (650) and a transport layer (660) associated with file transfer.

[0053] With reference to FIG. 7, definitions for a response 700 to a file transfer request according to various embodiments are shown. The recipient device can respond with a definition called IFileTransferResponse to indicate that the recipient device is ready to accept file transfers. In various embodiments, the IFileTransferRequest can consist of a response from the user (710) and a unique identification of the file transfer (720). The source device can receive this response from the recipient device, and the source device can proceed with the process of sending the file to the recipient device. Once a complete file transfer has been made, the receiving device can send a confirmation to the source device (730).

[0054] With reference to FIG. 8, a portable storage device (“PSD”) 800 according to various embodiments is shown. The PSD 800 may be a wearable device, such as a bracelet or bracelet as shown in FIG. However, the PSD can be any kind of portable device that can store information. For example, PSD may include watches, necklaces, telephone cases, smartphones, embedded chips, clothing, wallets and the like.

The PSD 800 may include a storage module 810, a communication module 820, a processor 830, and a battery 840. The storage module 810 may include a memory card. For example, the storage module 810 may include an SD card, an xD card, a CompactFlash card, or any other suitable memory card. The storage module 810 may include an internal memory such as an iSSD, SSD, iNAND, or flash SD. The communication module 820 may include one or more components capable of wireless communication. For example, the communication module may include an 802.11 or 802.2 (2) wireless chip, a Bluetooth® chip, an NFC chip, and the like. The processor 830 can include any combination of hardware and / or software capable of supplying instructions to the storage module 810 and the communication module 820. In various embodiments, the storage module 810, the communication module 820, and the processor 830 may be embedded within the PSD800 so that the PSD800 has no visible electronic components. In various embodiments, the PSD 800 may be provided with a waterproof coating such as rubber or silicone.

[0056] The PSD 800 can include a standard communication system (“SCS”) as already described herein. The SCS may be any combination of hardware and / or software capable of communicating by a standard communication protocol (“SCP”), as described herein. In various embodiments, the SCS may be implemented in at least one of a storage module 810, a communication module 820, or a processor 830.

[0057] The PSD800 can wirelessly receive and transmit files and communications from other devices such as smartphones, televisions, game consoles, tablets, personal computers, printers and the like. Due to the SCS, the PSD 800 may not be limited to communication with devices of any particular brand or manufacturer. In contrast, the PSD800 spans platforms such as Apple® devices, Android® devices, Windows® devices, UNIX® devices, or any other suitable device. You can communicate with.

[0058] In various embodiments, the PSD 800 can allow a user to access their files wherever the user goes. For example, the user may have a document stored on a laptop computer. The user can use the SCS to send this document from the laptop computer to the PSD800. The PSD 800 can store this document in the storage module 810. The user can then use the SCS to send this document from the PSD800 to other devices such as smartphones.

[0059] In various embodiments, the PSD 800 can communicate directly with other devices without using a network. That is, information can be securely transmitted between the PSD800 and other devices. However, in various embodiments, the PSD800 can also use the wireless chip in the communication module 820 to communicate over the network. The communication module 820 may include two wireless chips, that the PSD800 simultaneously communicates over the network on the first wireless chip and further directly with other devices on the second wireless chip. to enable.

[0060] In various embodiments, the PDS 800 can allow data to be transferred from the device to the PSD 800 without storing the data on the device. For example, a smartphone can use the smartphone's RAM to capture a picture and send the video directly to the PSD800 without storing the video on the smartphone's hard drive. In this way, even if the smartphone is lost, stolen, sold, or donated, a third party is stored on the video or PSD800 but not on the smartphone. There is no danger of getting the data of. Similarly, a user can start SCS on a device such as a laptop and use this device to open files stored on the PSD800. The user can edit the file on the device and save the edited file directly on the PSD800 without saving the edited file on the device.

[0061] The user may also use the PSD800 to store all of the user's files. Regardless of which device the user is using to access the files on the PSD800, the user can use other devices such as personal computers to create, edit, and edit files directly on the PSD800. And can be deleted.

[0062] In various embodiments, the PSD800 can emulate a network drive. That is, the PSD800 may be able to communicate with devices that cannot download or install custom software. For example, PSD800 can emulate DLNA media services, or Windows® networks. The PSD800 may require you to enter a password on the device, which in turn allows the device to access files stored on the PSD800.

[0063] With reference to FIG. 9, a device 920 with a PSD 910 and an SCS 922 according to various embodiments is shown. In various embodiments, the device 920 may be the first device 110 described with reference to FIG. However, device 920 may include any device capable of communicating with PSD910 using SCP. The user can log in to SCS922 and the device 920 can request an access key. In various embodiments, the device 920 may request an access key from the server via the internet or cellular connection. However, in various embodiments, the PSD 910 may store one or more access keys on the PSD 910, and the device 920 may request the stored access keys from the PSD 910. The PSD 910 can send the stored access key to the device 920, which uses the stored key to encrypt and / or encrypt the data transmitted between the device 920 and the PSD 910. Or it can be deciphered. In various embodiments, the access key may be a temporary key that can expire after a set time. The user can see the files stored on the PSD910 and the user can upload or download the files between the PSD910 and the device 920. In various embodiments, the PSD910 can stream a file, such as an audio file or a video file, to the device 920. Once the file is stored on the PSD910, the user can access the file by any device within the communication range of the PSD910. In various embodiments, files can be streamed across platforms. For example, a user may purchase an audio file through iTunes® on an Apple® device. Users can use SCP to send audio files to PSD910. The PSD910 can use SCP to stream audio files from the PSD910 to devices other than Apple®, regardless of operating system.

[0064] With reference to FIG. 10, a system 1000 for backing up data on a PSD 1010 is shown according to various embodiments. The PSD1010 can establish a connection with the device 1020. In various embodiments, the device 1020 may include any type of device capable of communicating with the server 1030. For example, device 1020 may include a personal computer, smartphone, or wireless router. The device 1020 can communicate with the server 1030 over the network. In various embodiments, the server 1030 may include a cloud computing system.

[0065] The device 1020 may include an SCS. The PSD1010 can use the SCS to communicate with the device 1020. The user can instruct the PSD 1010 to log in to the SCS on the device 1020 and synchronize with the server 1030. The PSD 1010 can send any new or edited file to the server 1030 through the device 1020. The file can be associated with a user account and stored on server 1030. In various embodiments, any new or edited file associated with the user account can be downloaded from the server 1030 and transmitted to the PSD 1010 through the device 1020. Once the PSD1010 is synchronized with the server 1030, the user can access the file by logging in to the user account on any device over the internet, or the user can access the file by accessing the PSD1010 on the device. Can be accessed.

[0066] In various embodiments, the PSD1010 can be automatically synchronized upon charging, and can also be charged wirelessly or over a charging cable. The PSD1010 can start synchronization after reaching a predetermined battery level. For example, when mounted on a charger, the PSD1010 may initiate synchronization in response to a battery level reaching at least 50% or at least 90%. The PSD1010 can be synchronized to any location specified by the user, such as server 1030, local device, or other PSD.

[0067] With reference to FIG. 11A, a portable storage device 1100 according to various embodiments is shown. The portable storage device 1100 can include various features and functions described herein. The portable storage device 1100 may have a protective outer housing 1102. The protective exterior housing 1102 may be made of a material containing metal, plastic, and / or rubber. For example, the protective exterior housing 1102 may be made of aluminum.

[0068] The protective exterior housing 1102 may have a rectangular outer shape and may include a surface 1104 with rounded corners. The surface 1104 may also include a protruding outer circumference 1106 and a sunken central portion 1108. The length of each side of the surface 1104 may be, for example, about 48 mm. Also, in order to enhance portability, the tie loop 1110 may also be detachably coupled to the portable storage device 1100.

[0069] Surfaces 1112 and 1114 can contact surface 1104 along a tapered surface. Surfaces 1112 and 1114 may include a ribbed feature 1116 to increase strength with minimal weight gain. The side surface may have a rectangular outer shape of about 48 mm × 23 mm. That is, the rectangular outer shape of the portable storage device 1100 may include six sides, each side having an edge less than 0.5 cm in length.

The surface 104 may include an i / o panel 1118. The i / o panel 1118 can include buttons 1120 and 1122 to switch the portable storage device 1100 between power configurations including on, off, and standby. Buttons 1120 and / or 1122 can also be used, for example, for wireless pairing with computing devices or for joining a wireless LAN. The i / o panel 1118 can also include a light 1124 that illuminates to illuminate through the surface of the i / o panel 1118. The light 1124 can also serve as a status indicator for power, pairing, network activity, cellular activity, etc., as well as color, brightness, blinking, solid, to indicate device status. And other optical properties can be varied. The portable storage device 1100 may also have a wavy outer surface 1116 and an additional surface having a surface 1112 and a rectangular shape similar to the surface 1114. The portable storage device 1100 can also include other square surfaces having a similar outer shape on the opposite side of the surface 1104, with a protruding outer circumference 1106 and a sunken central portion 1108. One or more surfaces of the protective exterior housing 1102 may be removable to expose the replaceable battery. Also, one or more surfaces of the protective exterior housing 1102 may also include a coil electronically coupled to the battery to facilitate wireless charging.

[0071] With reference to FIG. 11B, perspective views of the portable storage device 1150, including edge pin configurations, according to various embodiments are shown. The portable storage device 1150 can perform the same or the same functions as the portable storage device 1100 described with reference to FIG. 11A. The portable storage device 1150 can include computing components such as processors, hard drives, wireless chips, batteries, and the like. The portable storage device 1150 may generally have a rectangular cuboid shape such that the portable storage device 1150 includes six sides, each of which is rectangular. The portable storage device 1150 can include a first pin set 1160 and a second pin set 1170. The first pin set 1160 and the second pin set 1170 may be arranged at the junction between the top surface 1152 and the front surface 1154 of the portable storage device 1150. The first pin set 1160 and the second pin set 1170 can be configured to contact the corresponding pins in a secondary joule, such as a telephone case or an external battery.

[0072] The portable storage device 1150 may further include a connection port 1180. The connection port 1180 can be configured to receive a cord for connecting the portable storage device 1150 to other components such as computers, cameras, printers, and the like. In various embodiments, the connection port 1180 is a USB type C port, any other USB type port, a serial port, or any other type of connection port that can be connected to other devices. You may. However, the USB type C port allows the main module to be assembled in a very thin package. For example, in various embodiments, the height of the portable storage device 1150 is less than 0.3 inches. In various embodiments, the connection port 1180 may be located on the front surface 1154 of the portable storage device 1150 between the first pin set 1152 and the second pin set 1154.

[0073] With reference to FIG. 12, a content distribution system 1200 according to various embodiments is shown. The content distribution system 1200 includes at least one content repository device 1202. The content repository device 1202 may be a portable storage device such as, for example, the portable storage device 1100 of FIG. 11A or the portable storage device 1150 of FIG. 11B. Content repository device 1202 can be wirelessly connected to one or more computing devices 1204.

[0074] As used herein, "computing device" may refer to any device capable of electronically communicating with a portable content repository. The computing devices described herein include a set of computers / processors, such as a computer or processor, or a personal computer capable of electronically communicating with a portable content repository. However, other types of computing devices may be used, such as laptops 1206, notebooks, handheld computers, desktop computers 1208, personal digital assistants, cellular phones, smartphones 1210 (eg, IoT (eg, IoT). (Registered Trademarks), BlackBerry®, Android®, etc.), Tablets 1212, Wearable 1214, Internet of Things (IoT) Devices 1216, Automotive infotainment systems, Cameras, or Content Repository. Includes any other device that can be transmitted to and / or received from the content repository device 1202.

[0075] Various computing devices 1204 communicating with the content repository device 1202 can be moved in and out of the wireless communication range of the content repository device. Content repository device 1202 can store connection information for each computing device 1204 paired with a wireless standard such as Bluetooth to which the device is paired. Content repository device 1202 can also store wireless LAN details such as access point identifiers and / or passwords. Similarly, computing device 1204 can also store the identifier and / or password for content repository device 1202. Once the computing device 1204 is within the wireless range of the content repository device 1202, the stored connection details can be used to reestablish the wireless connection.

[0076] Content can also be purchased and downloaded by a transaction initiated by a computing device 1204 that electronically communicates with the content repository device 1202. Content can also be transferred directly from computing device 1204 to content repository device 1202 for storage. Content can also be encrypted for storage on content repository device 1202. The transferred content must be removed from the original computing device in order to comply with the digital rights management rules established with the content. The content stored on the content repository device 1202 can be accessed by any computing device 1204 that communicates with the content repository device. For example, a camera can capture a photo and send it wirelessly to the content repository device 1202 for storage. The laptop 1206 and smartphone 1210 can view the photo wirelessly in response to the photo being transferred to the content repository device 1202.

[0077] In this way, the content repository device 1202 can receive content from various computing devices that communicate with the content repository device 1202. Content is reasonably available for review, viewing, playback, editing, or other access to various devices. Content may be created on computing device 1204, permanently stored on content repository device 1202, and cached on various computing devices that access the content. Content may be stored, for example, as a bitstream in the RAM of various computing devices during playback. The Content Repository Device 1202 also uses push notifications to indicate to compatible devices that new content has been generated and stored on the Content Repository Device 1202. You can also send a notification to.

[0078] With reference to FIG. 13, a process 1300 for streaming media from the content repository device 1202 to the computing device 1204 is shown according to various embodiments. Process 1300 may be executable on the software of the content distribution system 1200 running on the content repository device 1202 and / or the computing device 1204. For computing device 1204, the software may include browser-based applications or natively running applications. Computing device 1204 can request a list of media available for streaming from content repository device 1202.

[0079] Content repository device 1202 can return a list of media available for streaming to computing device 1202 in response to a request (step 1302). The request is made, for example, to allow a third party to write an application for execution on a computing device 1204 compatible with the content repository device 1202, using APIs. You may. The list can include any type of media available for display on computing device 1204. Content repository device 1202 is limited to media that matches the viewing software on which computing device 1204 is installed, taking into account the applications installed on computing device 1204 to view the content. Can return a list. The content repository device 1202 can also return a comprehensive list of media stored on the content repository device 1202 for streaming. Content repository device 1202 can provide media lists and / or streams to multiple computing devices at the same time.

[0080] Content repository device 1202 responds to the selection of an identified media file from the list of media available on compute device 1204. Can receive a request for a designated media file from (step 1304). The designated media file may be any content file suitable for streaming to computing device 1204. Computing device 1204 can temporarily store content for ease of access. Temporary storage of content can include, for example, storage in memory, hot-swap space on storage drives, and / or cache storage. Media files may be subject to rights management controls that can lock access to the media files and / or force computing device 1204 to delete the media files. Content repository device 1202 can send designated media files to computing device 1204 in encrypted format. Content repository device 1202 can send the key to computing device 1204. Computing device 1204 can use this key to decrypt media files inside a native application or browser.

[0081] Content repository device 1202 can send designated media files to computing device 1204 with access control (step 1306). Access control can enable digital rights management for content streamed from content repository device 1202 to computing device 1204. Digital rights management may be performed as part of a native software application and / or browser-based application running on computing device 1204 and to media files distributed from content repository device 1202. On the other hand, access control can be specified. Access control expires, for example, limiting access to a media file to a predetermined time period, such as 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 1 week, or any other desired time frame. It may be a (time-to-live) field.

The content repository device 1202 and / or the computing device 1204 that streams the media file can lock access to the media file in response to certain conditions (step 1308). For example, computing device 1204 may delete and / or restrict access to media files in response to a failure to contact content repository device 1202 for a given period of time. In this regard, computing device 1204 can compare the current time stamp with the last contact time stamp representing the last communication between computing device 1204 and content repository device 1202. Computing device 1204 may also delete and / or lock files in response to the difference between the current time stamp and the last contact time stamp that exceeds a predetermined threshold.

[0083] Access controls applicable to media files can also be invoked remotely by the Content Repository device 1202. Content repository device 1202 sends control signals to computing device 1204 to lock and / or delete individual media files and / or libraries of media files that reside on computing device 1204. can do. Content repository device 1202 responds to a file being streamed over a predetermined period of time, responds to DRM control, responds to a user lock request from computing device 1204, or is otherwise suitable. A control signal can be transmitted in response to a trigger. Media files can exist for access, for example, in memory and / or swap space on compute device 1204, and in response to the induction of access control, compute device 1204. Can be erased from.

[0084] FIG. 14 shows a content storage system 1400 for moving content from a computing device 1406 to a content repository device 1202 according to various embodiments. The computing device 1406 may be any device capable of generating content. For example, the computing device 1406 may be any of the computing devices described herein. The content repository device 1402 is the same as the content repository device 1202 described with reference to FIG. In various embodiments, the content repository device 1402 can communicate with the content support system 1404 via a network such as a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. The content support system 1404 may be a computing device, such as a server available for communication over the Internet.

[0085] Content support system 1404 may have a user account associated with each content repository device 1402 to facilitate the transfer of content to the content repository device. The computing device 1406 is outside the wireless range (eg, of Bluetooth or 802.11 communication channel) from the content repository device 1402 when content is generated for storage on the content repository device 1402. May be. In this regard, the content support system 1404 can move data from the computing device 1406 to the content repository device 1402.

[0086] With reference to FIG. 15, according to various embodiments, a process 1500 for transferring content to the content repository device 1402 in response to the computing device 1406 being outside the wireless range. It is shown. The computing device 1406 can generate content suitable for storage on the content repository device 1402 (step 1502). The content may be video, audio, documents, images, or other content suitable for storage on the content repository device 1402. Content repository device 1402 can be associated with an account maintained by content support system 1404. That is, an account can be associated with an individual content repository device 1402 so that content related to the account can be sent to the content repository device. The content repository device 1402 can maintain a connection with the content support system 1404 to facilitate the transmission of content from the computing device 1406 to the content repository device 1402. The content repository device 1402 can also periodically pole to the content support system 1404 to check for content downloads.

[0087] The computing device 1406 can be authenticated by the content support system 1404 (step 1504). Authentication may include passwords, biometrics, one-time codes, or other authentication techniques. Authentication can prove that the computing device 1406 is allowed to push data to the content repository device 1402. Sharing settings for Content Support System 1404 can be set at the account or device level to limit and / or allow content to be pushed to Content Repository Device 1402.

[0088] Computing device 1406 can transmit content to content support system 1404 (step 1506). In this regard, the content support system 1404 can act as an intermediary for the content. The computing device 1406 can encrypt the content in a manner known to the content repository device 1402, as described herein, before transmitting the content. Content can be stored in encrypted or plaintext format on content repository device 1402. The content support system 1404 may not be exposed to the plaintext or decrypted version of the content transmitted to the content repository device 1402 in order to secure the content during the transit.

The content repository device 1402 can receive content from the content support system 1404 (step 1508). Content from content support system 1404 using a cellular connection of content repository device 1402 and / or an internet connection provided through a router or other access point through an 802.11 wireless channel. Content can be transmitted to the repository device 1402 over the Internet. The content support system 1404 refers to the size of the content file for remote transmission to the content repository device 1402, for example, 1MB, 50MB, 100MB, 200MB, or any other suitable file size limit. It can be limited to a predetermined threshold such as. The content support system 1404 can also limit one account to a total bandwidth number at certain time intervals. For example, the content support system 1404 may limit content transmission to 1 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, or any suitable amount of bandwidth over a period of time. The content received by the content repository device 1402 is a plurality of compute devices within the wireless communication range, including the computing device 1406, in response to the computing device 1406 entering the wireless communication range. Can be distributed to devices.

[0090] The systems and methods described above allow access to content files from different computing devices as they move and fall within the content repository device. do. Content repository devices allow for increased user control over access, and access control can be applied to content files to comply with various DRM standards. That is, the content repository device can act as a source of document files and reduce duplicate files on each computing device on which the files are accessed.

[0091] In various embodiments, the methods described herein are implemented using the various specific machines described herein. The methods described herein may be implemented in any suitable combination, as will be immediately appreciated by those skilled in the art, using the following specific machines and those to be developed in the future. can. Moreover, as will be apparent from the present disclosure, the methods described herein can result in various variations of a particular article.

[0092] For brevity, traditional data networking, application development, and other functional aspects of the system (as well as components of the individual operating components of the system) are not described in detail herein. There is also. Moreover, the connecting lines shown in the various figures contained herein are intended to represent exemplary functional relationships and / or physical connections between the various elements. It should be noted that there may be many alternative or additional functional relationships or physical connections in the actual system.

[0093] The various system components discussed herein can include one or more of the following: A host server or other computing system that contains a processor for processing digital data, memory coupled to the processor to store digital data, coupled to the processor to enter digital data An input digitizer, an application program stored in memory to direct the processing of digital data by the processor and accessible by the processor, combined with the processor and memory to display information obtained from the digital data processed by the processor. Display devices, as well as multiple databases. The various databases described herein can include client data, merchant data, financial institution data, and / or similar data useful in the operation of the system. As will be appreciated by those proficient in the art, user computers are operating systems (eg, WindowsNT, Windows95 / 98/2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, OS2, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, etc. MacOS, etc.), as well as a variety of traditional support software and drivers that typically accompany the computer.

[0094] A network can include any cloud, cloud computing system, or electronic communication system or method that incorporates hardware and / or software components. Communication between parties includes, for example, telephone networks, extranets, intranets, the Internet, point of interaction devices, personal digital assistants (eg, for example). iPhone®, Palm Pilot®, Blackbury®, Cellular Phone, Kiosk, etc.), Online Communication, Satellite Communication, Offline Communication, Wireless Communication, Transponder Communication, Local Area Network (LAN) , Wide Area Network (WAN), Virtual Private Network (VPN), Network or Linked Devices, Keyboard, Mouse, and / or Any Suitable Communication or Data Entry Modality. It can be carried out through the communication channel. Further, although the system has been described fractionally as being implemented by the TCP / IP communication protocol herein, the system is IPX, Appletalk, IP-6, NetBIOS, OSI, any tunneling protocol. It can also be implemented using (eg, IPsec, SSH), or any number of existing or future protocols. If the network takes on the nature of a public network, such as the Internet, it would be useful to assume that the network is insecure and open to eavesdroppers. Specific information about the protocols, standards, and application software used in connection with the Internet is generally known to those proficient in the art and therefore does not need to be described in detail herein. .. For example, DILIP NAIK, INTERNET STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS (1998), JAVA 2 COMPLETE (Sybex 1999) by various authors, DEBORAH RAY AND ERIC RAY, MASTERING HTML 4.0 (learning HTML 4.0) (1997), and LOSHIN, TCP / IP CLEARLY EXPLAINED (1997), and DAVID GOURLEY AND BRIAN TOTTY, See HTTP, THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE (HTTP, Definitive Guidance Book) (2002). By quoting these documents here, the contents are also included in the present application.

[0095] Various system components can be appropriately coupled to the network through data links, independently, separately, or collectively. Data links include, for example, connections to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) through local loops, cable modems, dish networks (dish), such as those commonly used with standard modem communications. network), ISDN, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or various wireless communication methods. See, for example, GILBERT HELD, UNDERSTANDING DATA COMMUNICATIONS (1996). By quoting this document here, its contents are also included in the present application. It should be noted that the network may be implemented as another type of network, such as an interactive television (ITV) network. In addition, the system envisions the use, sale, and distribution of any goods, services, or information through any network with similar functionality as described herein.

[0096] The communications, transmissions, and / or channels discussed herein all include any system or method for delivering content (eg, data, information, metadata, etc.), and / or the content itself. Can include. Content can be presented in any form or medium, and in various embodiments, content can be delivered electronically and / or presented electronically. For example, channels include websites, uniform resource locators (“URLs”), documents (eg types, Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel documents, Adobe.pdf documents, etc.), “electronic books”, “electronic magazines”, applications. Alternatively, it can include micro-applications (discussed below), SMS or other types of text messages, email, Facebook, URL, MMS, and / or other types of communication technology. In various embodiments, the channel may be hosted or provided by a data partner. In various embodiments, distribution channels and / or the are commercial websites, social media websites, partner websites, external distributors, mobile device communications, social media. • Can include at least one of network and / or land-based services. Distributed channels can include at least one of commercial websites, social media sites, affiliated or joint websites, external distributors, and mobile device communications. Examples of social media sites include Facebook®, fourquare®, Twitter®, MySpace®, LinkedIn® and the like. In addition, examples of mobile device communications include texting, email, and mobile applications for smartphones.

[0097] The system, or any portion (s) or features (s) thereof, may be implemented using hardware, software, or a combination thereof, one or more computers. -It can also be implemented in a system or other processing system. However, the manipulation performed by an embodiment is often referred to by terms such as matching or selection that are commonly associated with mental operation performed by human operators. rice field. The ability of such a human operator is, in most cases, neither necessary nor desirable for any of the actions described herein. Rather, these movements may be mechanical movements. Machines useful for performing various embodiments include general purpose digital computers or similar devices.

[0098] In fact, in various embodiments, embodiments are directed to one or more computer systems capable of performing the functions described herein. A computer system includes one or more processors. The processor is connected to the communication infrastructure (eg, communication bus, crossover bar, or network). Various software embodiments have been described with respect to this exemplary computer system. After reading this description, it will be clear to those who are proficient in the relevant art (s) how to implement different embodiments using other computer systems and / or architectures. Will be. The computer system can include a display interface that transfers graphics, text, and other data from the communication infrastructure (or from a frame buffer (not shown)) for display on the display unit.

[0099] The computer system may also include primary memory, such as random access memory (RAM), as well as secondary memory. The secondary memory can include, for example, a hard disk drive and / or a removable storage drive representing a floppy disk drive, a magnetic tape drive, an optical disk drive, and the like. The removable storage drive reads from the removable storage unit and / or writes to the removable storage drive in a well-known manner. The removable storage unit represents a floppy disk, magnetic tape, optical disk, etc., and is read and written by a removable storage drive. As will be appreciated, removable storage units include computer-enabled storage media in which computer software and / or data are stored.

[00100] In various embodiments, the secondary memory may include other similar devices to allow the computer program or other instructions to be loaded into the computer system. Such devices can include, for example, removable storage units and interfaces. Examples of such are program cartridges and cartridge interfaces (such as those found in video game devices), removable memory chips (erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) or programmable reads). Can include only memory (PROM) and associated sockets, as well as other removable storage units and interfaces, allowing software and data to be transferred from the removable storage unit to a computer system. do.

[00101] Computer systems can also include communication interfaces. Communication interfaces allow software and data to be transferred between computer systems and external devices. Examples of communication interfaces can include modems, network interfaces (such as Ethernet cards), communication ports, personal computer memory card United Nations (PCMCIA) slots and cards, and the like. The software and data transferred through the communication interface is in the form of a signal, which may be an electronic signal, an electromagnetic signal, an optical signal, or any other signal that can be received by the communication interface. These signals are supplied to the communication interface through a communication path (eg, a channel). This channel carries signals and can be implemented using wires, cables, fiber optics, telephone lines, cellular links, radio frequency (RF) links, wireless, and other communication channels.

[00102] The terms "computer program medium" and "computer-enabled medium" are used to collectively refer to media such as removable storage drives and hard disks installed within a hard disk drive. used. These computer program products provide software to computer systems.

[00103] Computer programs (also referred to as computer control logic) are stored in main memory and / or secondary memory. The computer program may also be received through the communication interface. Such computer programs, when executed, allow the computer system to perform characteristic features as discussed herein. Specifically, a computer program, when executed, allows the processor to perform the characteristic functions of various embodiments. Therefore, such a computer program represents a controller of a computer system.

[00104] In various embodiments, the software is stored in a computer program product and loaded into a computer system using a removable storage drive, hard disk drive, or communication interface. Can be done. When executed by the processor, the control logic (software) causes the processor to perform the functions of the various embodiments described herein. In various embodiments, hardware components such as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Implementing a hardware state machine to perform the functions described herein will be apparent to those proficient in the art (s).

[00105] In various embodiments, the server may include an application server (eg, WEB WebSphere RE, WEB LOGIC, JBOSS). In various embodiments, the server may include a web server (eg, APACHE, IIS, GWS, SUN JAVA SYSTEM WEB SERVER).

[00106] As will be appreciated by those proficient in the art, the device is an operating system (eg, Windows NT, 95/98/2000 / CE / Mobile, OS2, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, MacOS, PalmOS, etc.), as well as a variety of traditional support software and drivers that typically accompany computers, but are not limited to these. Devices can include, but are not limited to, any suitable personal computer, network computer, workstation, personal digital assistant, cellular phone, smartphone, minicomputer, mainframe, etc. do not have. The device can be in a home or work environment with access to the network. In various embodiments, access is provided by a commercially available web browser software package over a network or the Internet. The device can also implement security protocols such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS). The device can also implement various application layer protocols, including https, https, ftp, and sftp.

[00107] In various embodiments, the components, modules, and / or engines of the system 100 may be implemented as micro-applications, ie, micro-apps. Micro-apps are typically deployed in the context of mobile operating systems, which include, for example, Palm mobile operating system, Windows mobile operating system, Android operating system, Apple iOS, Blackberry. Includes operating system, etc. Microapps are configured to utilize larger operating system resources and associated hardware by a set of prescribed rules governing the behavior of various operating system and hardware resources. Can be done. For example, if a micro-app wants to communicate with a device or network other than a mobile device or mobile operating system, the micro-app is under certain rules of the mobile operating system of the operating system. Communication protocols and related device hardware are available. In addition, if the micro-appli wants input from the user, the micro-appli can be configured to request a response from the operating system, which monitors various hardware components and then Propagate the detected input from the hardware to the micro app.

[00108] "Cloud" or "cloud computing" is a convenient on-demand for a shared pool of configurable computing resources (eg, networks, servers, storage, applications, and services). • Computing resources, including models that enable network access, can be easily provisioned and disclosed with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Cloud computing can include location-independent computing, which allows shared servers to supply resources, software, and data to computers and other devices on demand. For more information on cloud computing, http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SNS/cloud-computing/cloud-def-vl5.doc (last visited on February 4, 2011) See the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) definition of cloud computing at. By quoting this document here, the entire contents are also included in the present application.

[00109] As used herein, "transmit" may include transmitting electronic data from one system component to another. In addition, as used herein, "data" may also be in digital form or any other form of inclusive information, such as commands, queries, files, data for storage, etc. Can also be included in.

[00110] The system provides web services, utility computing, popular and personalized computing, security and identification solutions, autonomous computing, cloud computing, commodity computing, mobility and Envision use in connection with wireless solutions, open sources, biometrics, grid computing, and / or mesh computing.

[00111] Any of the databases discussed herein may include relational, hierarchical, graphical, or object-oriented structures, and / or any other database configuration. Common database products that can be used to implement databases include DB2 by IBM (Armonk, NY), various database products available from Oracle Corporation (Redwood Shares, CA), Microsoft Corporation (Washington). Includes Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL server by State, Redmond), MySQL by MySQL AB (Uppsala), or any other suitable database product. In addition, the database can be organized in any suitable way, for example as a data table or reference table. Each record may be a file, a set of files, a set of linked data fields, or any other data structure. Specific data associations may be made by any desired data association technique, such as those known in the art or those actually used. For example, the association can be done manually or automatically. Auto-association techniques include, for example, database search, database fusion, GREP, AGREP, SQL, faster searches using key fields in tables, continuous searches across all tables and files, and simplification of lookups. It can include sorting records in the file according to a known order for (and / or the like). The association step can be performed by the database fusion feature, for example by using "key fields" in a preselected database or data sector. Various database tuning steps are also conceivable to optimize database performance. Frequently used files, such as indexes, may be placed on separate file systems to reduce input / output (“I / O”) bottlenecks.

[00112] Also, for security reasons, any database, system, device, service, or other component of a system may consist of any combination thereof in one or more locations. However, it will be recognized by those who are proficient in this technical field. Each database or system includes any of a variety of suitable security features such as firewalls, access codes, encryption, decryption, compression, decompression, etc.

[00113] Encryption is any of the techniques currently available or may become available in the art, such as Twofish, RSA, El Gamal, Schorr signature, DSA, PGP, PKI, GPG. (GnuGP), as well as symmetric and asymmetric cryptosystems.

[00114] The computing unit of the device is further connected to the Internet or intranet using standard dial-up, cable, DSL, or any other Internet protocol known in the art. It can also be equipped with an internet browser. Transactions initiated on the device can pass through a firewall to prevent unauthorized access by users on other networks. In addition, additional firewalls may be deployed between the variable components of the system for added security.

[00115] The firewall can include any hardware and / or software that is properly configured to protect ACS components and / or enterprise computing resources from users on other networks. In addition, the firewall can be configured to limit or limit access to various systems and components behind the firewall for devices connecting through the web server. Firewalls can also be embedded, among other things, in variable configurations that include stateful inspection, proxy-based access control lists, and packet filtering. The firewall can be integrated within a web server or any other ACS component, or it can exist as a separate entity. The firewall can also perform network address translation (“NAT”) and / or network address port translation (“NAPT”). Firewalls support a variety of tunneling protocols and can facilitate secure communications, such as those used in virtual private networking. Firewalls can also implement a demimilarized zone (“DMZ”) to facilitate communication with public networks such as the Internet. The firewall, as software, may be integrated within an Internet server, any other application server component, or within another computing device, or in the form of a single hardware component. You may take.

[00116] The computers discussed herein can also provide a suitable website or other Internet-based graphical user interface, which is accessible by the user. In various embodiments, the Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), the Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS), and the Microsoft SQL Server are the Microsoft Operating System, the Microsoft NT Web Server Software, the Microsoft SQL Server Database System, and the Microsoft SQL Server Database System. Used with Microsoft commercial servers. In addition, components such as Access or Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Sybase, Informix MySQL, Interbase, etc. can be used to provide an Active Data Object (ADO) compliant database management system. In various embodiments, the Apache web server is used with the Linux operating system, the MySQL database, and the Perl, PHP, and / or Python programming languages.

[00117] Any of the communications, inputs, storages, databases, or displays discussed herein can be facilitated by a website that has a web page. The term "web page" as used herein is not intended to limit the types of documents and applications that may be used to interact with the user. For example, a typical website has various forms, Java applets, Javascript, active server pages (ASP), common gateway interface scripts (CGI), extensible markup, in addition to standard HTML documents. It can include language (XML), dynamic HTML, cascading style sheet (CSS), AJAX (asynchronous JavaScript and XML), helper applications, plug-ins, and the like. The server can include a web service that receives a request from the web server, which request includes a URL (http://yahoo.com/stockquotes/ge) and an IP address (123.56.789.234). The web server pulls the relevant web pages and sends the data or applications for those web pages to the IP address. A web service is an application that can interact with other applications through communication means such as the Internet. Web services are typically based on standards or protocols such as XML, SOAP, AJAX, WSDL, and UDDI. Web service methods are well known in the art and are well covered in many standard texts. See, for example, ALEX NGHIEM's IT WEB SERVICES: A ROADMAP FOR THE ENTERPRISE (2003). By quoting this document here, its contents are also included in the present application.

[00118] Middleware can include any hardware and / or software appropriately configured to facilitate communication and / or process transactions between completely different computing systems. Middleware components are commercially available and are known in the art. Middleware can be implemented by commercially available hardware and / or software, by custom hardware and / or software components, or a combination thereof. The middleware can be embedded in various configurations, can exist as a stand-alone system, or can be a software component embedded in an Internet server. The middleware can be configured to handle transactions between various components of the application server and any number of internal or external systems for any of the purposes disclosed herein. WebSphere MQTM (formerly MQSeries) by IBM (Armonk, NY) is an example of a commercially available middleware product. Enterprise Service Bus (“ESB”) applications are another example of middleware.

[00119] It will also be appreciated that practitioners have many ways to display data in browser-based documents. Data can be represented as standard text or in fixed lists, scrollable lists, drop-down lists, editable text fields, fixed text fields, pop-up windows, and the like. Similarly, there are many methods available for modifying data on a web page, such as free text input using a keyboard, menu item selection, check boxes, option boxes, and the like.

[00120] Systems and methods can be described herein with respect to functional block components, screenshots, optional choices, and various processing steps. It should be acknowledged that such functional blocks can be achieved by any number of hardware and / or software components configured to perform the specified function. For example, a system can perform various functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices, such as various integrated circuit components such as memory elements, processing elements, logic elements, etc. A reference table or the like can be adopted. Similarly, the software elements of the system are C, C ++, C #, Java, Java Script, VBSscript, Macromedia Cold Fusion, COBOL, Microsoft Active Server Pages, Assembly, PERL, PHP , PL / SQL, any UNIX shell script, and any programming or scripting language such as Extendable Markup Language (XML), and various algorithms are data structures, objects, processes, routines. , Or any combination of other programming elements. Furthermore, it should be noted that the system can employ any number of conventional techniques for data transmission, signaling, data processing, network control, etc. Furthermore, the system can be used to detect or prevent security issues associated with client-side scripting languages such as Javascript, VBSscript, etc. For a basic overview of cryptography and network security, see one of the references below. (1) "Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, And Source Code In C" by Bruce Schneier (John Wiley & Sons) Published by Andsan) (2nd Edition, 1995), (2) "Java Cryptography" by Jonathan Knudson (published by O'Reilly & Associates) (1998) , (3) "Cryptography & Network Security: Principles & Practice" by William Stallings (published by Prentice Hall). By quoting these documents here, the contents are also included in the present application.

[00121] As will be appreciated by those proficient in the art, systems are customizations of existing systems, add-on products, processing equipment running upgraded software, standalone systems, distributed systems, methods, data. It can be embodied as a processing system, a device for data processing, and / or a computer program product. Thus, any part or module of the system may be in the form of a processing device that executes code, an Internet-based embodiment, an overall hardware embodiment, or a combination of Internet, software, and hardware aspects. Can be taken. Further, the system can also take the form of a computer program product on a computer-readable storage medium, in which computer-readable program code means are embodied within the storage medium. Any suitable computer-readable storage medium can be utilized, including hard disks, CD-ROMs, optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, and the like.

[00122] As used herein, the systems and methods refer to screenshots, block diagrams, and flow chart illustrations of methods, equipment (eg, systems), and computer program products according to various embodiments. I explained while. It will be understood that the functional blocks of the block diagram and the flowchart representation, and the combination of the functional blocks in the block diagram and the flowchart representation, can be implemented by computer program instructions, respectively.

[00123] These computer program instructions can be loaded onto a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device to produce a machine, and the computer or other programmable data processing device. The instructions executed above are designed to create means for implementing a function specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart. These computer program instructions can also be stored in computer-readable memory, and the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory perform the functions specified in one or more flowchart blocks. Computer program instructions can instruct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner to produce a product that includes instructional means. Computer program instructions are also loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device to perform a series of operating steps on the computer or other programmable data processing device, causing the computer or other programmable data processing device to perform a series of operating steps. A computer-implemented process can be spawned such that the instructions executed above provide steps to perform a specified function in one or more blocks of the flowchart.

[00124] Therefore, a functional block in a block diagram and flowchart representation is for performing a combination of means for performing a specified function, a combination of steps for performing a specified function, and a specified function. Supports program instruction means. Also, each functional block in the block diagram and flowchart representation, and a combination of functional blocks in the block diagram and flowchart representation, is a special purpose hardware-based computer system or special purpose hardware that performs a specified function or step. It will also be appreciated that it can be implemented with either a suitable combination of hardware and computer instructions. In addition, process flow diagrams and descriptions thereof can also refer to user windows, web pages, websites, web forms, prompts, and the like. It is practitioner that the steps described and illustrated herein may be complemented in any number of configurations, including the use of windows, web pages, web forms, pop-up windows, prompts, etc. Will be recognized. Furthermore, it should be acknowledged that what is illustrated or described as multiple steps has been developed for brevity only and may be combined into a single web page and / or window. .. In other cases, the steps illustrated and described as one process step are only combined for brevity and may be separated into multiple web pages and / or windows.

[00125] The term "non-transitory" should be understood to exclude only the propagating transient signal itself from the claims, and the propagating transient signal. It does not waive its rights to all standard computer-readable media, not just itself. In other words, the terms "non-temporary computer-readable medium" and "non-temporary computer-readable storage medium" are defined in In RE Nuijten as 35 U.S. S. C. It should be construed to exclude only temporary computer readable media of the types found to deviate from the scope of patentable subject matter under § 101.

[00126] As described above, the benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described herein for a particular embodiment. However, any benefit, benefit, solution to a problem, and any benefit, benefit, or element that may result in or make a solution more prominent, is essential, essential, or essential to this disclosure. It shall not be interpreted as a feature or an element. When quoting a singular element, it is not intended to mean "one and only" but to mean "one or more" unless explicitly stated. Further, if a phrase similar to "at least one of A, B, and C" or "at least one of A, B, or C" is used in the claims or specification, this phrase shall be practiced. Only A may be present in the embodiment, only B may be present in the embodiment, only C may be present in the embodiment, or any combination of elements A, B, and C may be present in one embodiment. It is intended to be construed to mean that there may be good, eg, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C. Although the present disclosure includes methods, it is also conceivable that the methods can be embodied as computer program instructions on tangible computer readable carriers such as magnetic memory or optical memory or magnetic disks or optical disks. All of the structural, chemical, and functional equivalents of the elements of the exemplary embodiments described above that are known to those proficient in the art are hereby cited here. Is also expressly included in, and is intended to be included in the claims of the present application. Moreover, what is required of a device or method is not to address each and every problem required to be resolved by the present disclosure, but to be embraced by the claims of the present application. Moreover, any element, component, or method step in the present disclosure shall be presented to the public, regardless of whether these element, component, or method step is explicitly stated in the claims. Is not intended. If an element is not explicitly described using the phrase "means for" in the claims of the present application, the element is 35 U.S.A. S. C. It shall not be construed under the provisions of 112 (f). As used herein, the term "comprises", "comprising", or any other variant thereof, refers to the processes, methods, items, or equipment that make up the list of elements. , Not only these elements, but also other elements that are not explicitly listed, or other elements that are inherent in such processes, methods, items, or equipment, so that they are non-exclusive. Intended to cover.

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A content storage system
Content repository device,
With the processor
A storage module configured to store content and transmit the content, wherein the content comprises at least one of an audio, video, image, or document .
It ’s a communication module,
With a first wireless chip configured to communicate over an 802.11 wireless channel,
With a second wireless chip configured to communicate over the Bluetooth channel,
With communication module and
Content repository device and
With a computing device configured to communicate with the Content Repository device through at least one of the Bluetooth channel or the 802.11 wireless channel.
With
In response to the computing device generating the content, the content is transmitted to the content repository device.
Content that includes access control that can be induced by the content repository device for the content to perform at least one of locking the content or removing the content from the computing device. Storage system. The content storage system according to claim 1, further comprising a content support system that electronically communicates with the computing device and the content repository device, and the content support system is the computing device. A content storage system configured to receive the content from a device and transmit the content to the content repository device. The content storage system according to claim 1, wherein the content storage system is configured to encrypt the content. In the content storage system according to claim 3, the content repository device is configured to transmit the encrypted content to the computing device, and the computing device is encrypted. A content storage system that is configured to store content in random access memory. In the content storage system of claim 4, the content repository device is configured to transmit a key to the computing device, which uses the key to perform the encryption. A content storage system that is configured to decrypt the content that has been created. In the content storage system according to claim 1, the content repository device transmits a control signal to the computing device in response to the content being streamed on the computing device for a predetermined period of time. Content storage system. In the content storage system of claim 1, the computing device uses the first wireless chip to transmit a first portion of the content to the content repository device and the computing device. A content storage system that uses the second wireless chip to transmit a second portion of the content to the content repository device. A method of streaming digital content
A step of storing a digital media file on the hard drive of the content repository device by the content repository device, and
The step of encrypting the digital media file by the content repository device, and
The step of receiving a request from the computing device for the digital media file by the content repository device, and
The step of transmitting the digital media file to the computing device by the content repository device, and
The step of transmitting the key to the computing device by the content repository device, and
Including
The content repository device for the digital media file to perform at least one of locking the digital media file or deleting the digital media file from the computing device. Including access control that can be induced by
The computing device temporarily stores the digital media file in random access memory.
A method of streaming digital content in which the computing device uses the key to decrypt the digital media file. The method of claim 8, wherein the digital media file comprises video and the computing device plays the digital media file in the random access memory. In the method of claim 8, the content repository device uses a first chip to transmit a first portion of the digital media file to the computing device and the content repository device. A method of transmitting a second portion of the digital media file to the computing device using a second chip. 8. The method of claim 8, further comprising receiving the digital media file from the computing device by the content repository device, wherein the computing device is said through the network. How to download digital media files. The method of claim 8, wherein the content repository device further enables digital rights management for the digital media file for the computing device. The step according to claim 8, wherein the content repository device further transmits a control signal for locking the digital media file on the computing device to the computing device. Including methods. The method of claim 8, wherein the computing device erases the digital media file from the computing device in response to the induction of access control. A computer -readable storage medium in which an instruction is stored, in response to the instruction being executed by the content repository device, to the content repository device.
The operation of storing a digital media file on the hard drive of the content repository device by the content repository device, and
The operation of encrypting the digital media file by the content repository device, and
The operation of receiving a request from the computing device for the digital media file by the content repository device, and
The operation of transmitting the digital media file to the computing device by the content repository device, and
The operation of transmitting the key to the computing device by the content repository device, and
To execute,
The content repository device for the digital media file to perform at least one of locking the digital media file or deleting the digital media file from the computing device. Including access control that can be induced by
The computing device temporarily stores the digital media file in random access memory.
A computer-readable storage medium on which the computing device uses the key to decrypt the digital media file. In the computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, the digital media file comprises video and the computing device plays the digital media file in the random access memory, computer readable. Storage medium . In the computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, the content repository device uses a first chip to transmit a first portion of the digital media file to the computing device and said content. A computer-readable storage medium in which a repository device uses a second chip to transmit a second portion of the digital media file to the computing device. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 15, further comprising the operation of receiving the digital media file from the computing device by the content repository device. A computer-readable storage medium that downloads the digital media file over a network. The operation of enabling the computer-readable storage medium according to claim 15, and further enabling digital rights management for the digital media file for the computing device by the content repository device. Computer-readable storage media , including. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, further comprising a control signal for locking the digital media file on the computing device by the content repository device. A computer-readable storage medium that contains actions to send to.

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